At least eight people, including four children, were shot late on the Fourth of July in Brooklyn's Coney Island, New York, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
Details of the Incident
According to ABC News, officers responded at about 10:37 p.m. to reports of a shooting on the 2900 block of West 31st Street, the NYPD said in a statement. The injured, who were not publicly identified, included a 37-year-old man, a 33-year-old man, a 25-year-old woman, a 21-year-old woman, a 14-year-old boy, a 12-year-old boy, a 7-year-old boy, and a 6-year-old boy.
Victim Conditions
"All victims were transported by EMS to local area hospitals, where seven people were listed in stable condition," the NYPD said. "The 21-year-old woman is listed in critical condition."
Investigation and Response
ABC News said police recovered a firearm at the scene, but have not made any arrests. The investigation is ongoing.
